USB Type A Female Socket Connector

Physical Appearance: The USB Type A female socket is a rectangular-shaped port, with a width of 12 mm and a height of 4.5 mm. It is typically made of plastic housing with metal contacts inside.

Pin Configuration:

• There are four pins in the USB Type A female connector.
• Pin 1 (Vcc): Supplies power, typically +5V.
• Pin 2 (D-): Data signal – for USB communication.
• Pin 3 (D+): Data signal + for USB communication.
• Pin 4 (Ground): Provides the ground connection.

Functionality:

• This connector is used for connecting USB devices, such as keyboards, mice, printers, external hard drives, and USB hubs, to a host system like a computer or power source.
• It allows data transmission (sending and receiving information) and power delivery (providing 5V DC power to charge or run devices).

Mounting Options:

• Panel Mount: Installed on the outer casing of devices to allow external devices to connect to the system via USB cables.
• Surface-Mount: Soldered onto the surface of a PCB (Printed Circuit Board).
• Through-Hole Mount: Used in more durable designs where the connector is inserted through the PCB.